Kansas Supplier Systems #EVT0010918

Collection property insurance for Kansas historical and archaeological collections

The Kansas State Historical Society is seeking collection insurance for its historical and archaeological holdings. - Government buyer: Kansas State Historical Society, through the Kansas Department of Administration, Office of Procurement and Contracts. - Requested service: One collection property insurance service covering approximately 118,771 artifacts relating to Kansas history and the American West, plus archaeological and ethnographic collections. - Coverage needs: All-risk protection, including breakage, for permanent and loan collections, property belonging to others, and items in transit. Coverage must address scheduled and unscheduled locations. - Notable requirements: Bidders are to quote annual premiums and may offer $500 or $1,000 deductibles. The solicitation also calls for Kansas-licensed insurers with adequate Kansas claims facilities and annual itemized loss reports. - Policy term: The materials describe a multi-year coverage request with alternate shorter policy-term options. The contract summary describes a base period through the end of its stated term, with two optional 12-month renewals. - OEMs and vendors: No insurer, OEM, or vendor is identified by name.

Description

The Kansas State Historical Society is seeking competitive bid proposals from qualified vendors to provide collection property insurance in Topeka, Kansas, under K.S.A. 75-41. The insurance is intended to cover approximately 118,771 artifacts pertaining to Kansas history and the American West. The contract period is from the date of award through December 31, 2027, with options to renew for two additional twelve-month periods. Bidders must be registered with the State of Kansas and obtain an official invitation to bid.

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